Labdia oxychlora
Common NameLabdia oxychlora
Scientific NameLabdia oxychlora
FamilyCosmopterigidae
SubfamilyCosmopteriginae
Wingspan (mm)9
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, yellow
HabitatForests, woodlands, and shrublands where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsUndocumented, likely native Australian plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable climates, or during warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically internal feeders, such as leaf miners, stem borers, or gall feeders, on their host plants.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its minute size and the distinctive, contrasting yellow or cream longitudinal stripe against a dark background on the forewings.
Description
A very small moth characterized by its dark, slender body and wings, prominently marked with a bright longitudinal yellow or cream stripe running down the center of its forewings and body.
